Drinks
Sharp scene reports, definitive taste tests, travel inspiration, and more from the people responsible for our favorite vibes, dives, and speakeasies.
The 9 Best New Bars of 2025
Pouring dialed-in classics, witchy cocktails, or Japanese-inspired drinks, 2025’s Best New Bars are pushing boundaries.
The Best Bars
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The 8 Best Bars in Portland, Oregon Right Now
From dreamy escapes to a drinking den built for film buffs, the bars in PDX are dripping in personality and vibes.
The 8 Best Bars in Los Angeles Right Now
Big, national names are building a local audience, while homegrown talent dazzle with their attention to craft.
The Best Bars in London Right Now
From indie bars with mercurial menus to posh hotel watering holes, here are 7 spots to try.
The Best Bars in Singapore Are Going Big on Nonalcoholic Cocktails
The international cocktail destination is leveling up non-alc drinking through clever experimentation centering aroma, flavor, and texture.
The 8 Best Bars in Chicago Right Now
From a chic North Side listening room to an acclaimed Pilsen brewery, Chicago’s drinks scene is as diverse as its 77 neighborhoods.
The Best Bars and Cafes in Philadelphia Right Now
Whether you’re sipping a Japanese whisky or enjoying a traditional chai, these 9 spots reflect Philly’s booming drinks scene
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Bar School
48 Ways to Mix Up Your Martini
The cocktail of the moment happens to be the simplest drink to make at home—and the most customizable.
Using Vermouth Changed How I Make Martinis
Quality vermouth will take your martini to places you never thought possible.
How to Make the Perfect Nonalcoholic Cocktail, According to Bartenders
Nonalcoholic cocktails aren’t just a stand-in for the real thing—they mark a new world of flavors. Here’s how to explore the best in spirit-free drinks so you can make any gathering inclusive, tasty, and memorable.
3 Must-Have Martini Glasses for Your Home Bar
These martini glasses are our new go-tos. Plus, our picks for essential cocktail gear for your bar cart.
In The Culture
From Girl Beer to Mom Water, Drinks Are Getting Weirdly Personal
By leaning into personality types, emerging beverage brands are trying to catch a vibe.
What Drinking Looks Like in 2025
Editor in Chief Jamila Robinson talks about a new era of drinking.
“Does This Coupe Make Me Look Gay?”
Fellas, your cocktail glass is not a threat to your manhood.
In the Pintxo Bars of Basque Country, I Found a Stranger Who Felt Like Family
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Americans are Rethinking How and Why They Drink
We spoke to a handful of people across the country to hear their thoughts on drinking alcoholic beverages.
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The Best Tonic Water for Cocktails, According to Bon Appétit Editors
We tried seven widely available like Fever Tree, Q Tonics, Betty Buzz, and more.
It’s Time to Stop Treating Tonic Like Gin’s Sidekick
Bubbly, bittersweet, and bursting with untapped potential, a bottle of tonic water is the key to a whole summer of compelling cocktails.
The Food at Epic Universe Is Wild, Weird, and Shockingly Good
Universal’s new Epic Universe takes theme park food to a whole new level.
This Is The Amaro I’ll Be Drinking All Summer Long
Matchbook Distilling puts fruit front and center.
Two New Books Explore Why Food is Gayer Than You Think
Authors John Birdsall and Erik Piepenburg discuss the little-known legacy of queerness in food and dining
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Yes, Seth Meyers Really Does Get Drunk on Day Drinking
The comedian waxes nostalgic about how his Late Night segment took off, and how Rihanna was central to its success.
The Story Behind Fords Gin’s Cocktail Bar Dominance
With a raconteur’s gift of gab, Simon Ford waxes nostalgic on how he built a world-class gin brand
Making Magic at New Orleans' Newest Witchy Bar, Tatlo
At this Bourbon Street bar, chef Cristina Quakenbush marries her Filipino cooking with her spiritual practice, manifesting divine results.
Our Protein Panic Is Making Whole Milk Cool Again
How milk has gone from inflammatory villain to main character in just a few years.
This Ancient African Grain Could Change the Way We Drink Beer
Brewmaster Garrett Oliver and chef Pierre Thiam are betting big on fonio.
This Philly Bar Embraces Japanese Craft to Create Incredibly Thoughtful Cocktails
Almanac is an ambitious Japanese-style speakeasy that's a love letter to all things local and seasonal.
Which Tequila Is Best? A Taste Test of Patrón, Teremana, Casamigos, and More
We sipped 16 blanco tequila brands to help you build a better bar.
How One Man’s Obsession with Fruit Created the UK’s Most Exquisite Spirits
Barney Wilczak and his Capreolus distillery are bottling the wildness of the orchard.
At This London Bar, Bauhaus-Inspired Cocktails Are Gloriously Minimalist
Cocktails at 🔶🟥🔵 embody functional minimalism, radical simplicity, and the unification of technology, art, and craft.
How This Nashville Couple Is Reinventing the Coffee Shop Formula
At Now and Then, Demi Chacon and Davy Ball look to omakase and wine bar experiences to shape their coffee shop.
How the Psychology of Food Colors Determines Taste and Cravings
Our world is awash in color, but certain hues affect our appetites in intriguing ways.
Inside the Late-Night Teahouses Drawing Gen Z Away From Bars
Across the country, contemporary tea shops appeal to those seeking alternatives to bars and nightlife.
Tiny Martinis and Cocktails Are Taking Over Bar Menus
These bars are betting big on small cocktails.
What Is Alcohol-Free Wine and How Is It Made?
Getting into dealcoholized wine and wine alternatives has never been more exciting.
The Yemeni Coffee Boom Is About So Much More Than Coffee
For these entrepreneurs, building a flourishing footprint of Yemeni coffeehouses means centering community and cultural connections.
This Mexican Sparkling Water Is the Champagne of Water
No one has time for soft, low-energy bubbles.
We're Loving These 6 Cocktail Trends Right Now
Smoked ice, zero-waste innovation, and cocktail lore are just some of our favorite drinking trends.
10 Australian Wines We’ll Be Sipping All Year
Australian wine’s presence and reputation in the US is a story of boom and bust.
Run the Jewels Launch Their New Drink Line With a Paloma Cocktail in a Can
The duo behind hip-hop group Run the Jewels has built a reputation for its beer collabs. Now, they’re setting out on their own.
How This Mixologist Turns Soup Into Inventive New Cocktail Recipes
On Instagram, Jae Bae celebrates bold flavors through intriguing drinks that spark delight and cultural exchange.
An Oral History of Louisiana’s Drive-thru Daiquiri Stands
Once upon a time, a college student named David Ervin had a wacky idea that one day became a beloved institution.
This Chicago Bartender Highlights Mexican Spirits Beyond Tequila
Denisse Soto, a bartender turned entrepreneur, takes an anthropological approach to sharing Mexican spirits.
What Is Cofermentation? Here are 4 Cofermented Drinks To Explore
If you love wine, fruit, or cider, these easy-drinking, sustainably made bottles are for you
How the Humble Vin de France Became a Beacon of Cool
Wine culture’s current It girl isn’t new, but it marches to its own beat, charming a new generation of wine drinker in the process.
How Trump’s Tariff Threats Will Affect the Wine and Spirits Industry and Consumers
A breakdown of what you need to know.